The "Contractor's Right to Stop Work for Nonpayment Amendment Act of 2025" seeks to amend the Private Contractor and Subcontractor Prompt Payment Act of 2013 by introducing several key provisions aimed at protecting contractors and subcontractors in the District of Columbia. The bill prohibits contract clauses that prevent contractors from stopping work due to nonpayment and establishes a clear procedure for notifying owners of nonpayment and intent to suspend work. It also sets forth timelines for payment and notification regarding deficient items, ensuring that non-deficient items are paid promptly according to the District's prompt pay statute.

Key amendments include the addition of definitions for "billing period" and "deficiency item," as well as new provisions that outline the rights of contractors and subcontractors to suspend work if payment is not received within specified deadlines. The bill mandates that owners provide written explanations for any withheld payments and requires timely notification of invoice deficiencies. Additionally, it declares any contract provisions that create a default for suspending work due to nonpayment as void and unenforceable, reinforcing the public policy in favor of fair payment practices in construction contracts.